[B20641] CAS 17201-43-3 | 4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile, 98%

CAS : 17201-43-3
UN# : UN1759
MDL : MFCD00001829
Hazard Class : 8
EINECS : 241-246-0
Packing Group : II

Other name :

alpha-Bromo-p-tolunitrile4-Cyanobenzyl bromide

Chemical Properties

Formula : C8H6BrN
Formula weight : 196.05
Melting Point : 113-117°
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Crystalline powder
Solubility : Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Literature References

Alcohols can be protected as their 4-cyanobenzyl ethers, e.g. in the presence of NaH. They can be selectively cleaved by electrolytic reduction: Tetrahrdon Lett., 2643 (1979); Chem. Ber., 114, 946 (1981).

Notes

Moisture and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.Other References:Beilstein: 636717UN#: UN1759

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H301-H311-H331-H317-H314-H318Toxic if swallowed.Toxic in contact with skin.Toxic if inhaled.May cause an allergic skin reaction.Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P361-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.